Maria Irene

Maria Irene is a journalist and author covering the Internet Computer Protocol, Bitcoin, DeFi, and the broader decentralised web. She is the founder and editor of LedgerLife.io, an independent, reader-funded publication dedicated to clear-eyed reporting on the ICP ecosystem and Web3 technology. She is the author of two books: Money Without Masters: The Story of Crypto (Amazon) and The World Computer: Decentralised Computing and the Rise of the Internet Computer Protocol (Amazon). Her work focuses on making complex blockchain technology accessible without losing precision or depth.
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Europe’s $23 Billion Sovereign Cloud Push Raises Questions Over Who Really Controls the Infrastructure

Europe is preparing to spend an estimated $23.1 billion on sovereign cloud infrastructure by 2027, according to Gartner forecasts, as governments and enterprises seek...

Ord.io to Shut Down on June 1 After Three-Year Run in Bitcoin Ordinals Space

Ord.io, the Bitcoin Ordinals explorer known for its community-driven features and culture-first design, will shut down on June 1, marking the end of a...

Plug Pay launches to enable real-world payments across everyday spending

Plug Pay has gone live, introducing a new payment option designed to support real-world purchases including supermarket shopping, flights and everyday items such as...

56 Bitcoin Blocks Inscribed as BIC Map Goes Live on ICP

Day one of BIC has closed with 56 Bitcoin blocks now permanently inscribed on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), marking the first visible phase...
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Oisy Adds ICP Payments and Korean Support in Latest Update

Oisy has rolled out version 1.9.11, introducing a set of updates that expand its usability while refining parts of the user experience. The release...
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Menese opens limited second token round after surge in community demand

Menese has opened a second round of token packages following a wave of buying activity that pushed the project’s token well above its original...
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Nvidia Highlights Inference-Focused AI Hardware as Industry Rethinks GPU Strategy

Nvidia is preparing to present new developments in what some observers describe as inference focused artificial intelligence hardware during the upcoming Nvidia GTC conference. The...
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Menese Protocol Adds Tao Integration, Pump.fun Trading and AI Powered DeFi...

Menese Protocol has expanded its decentralised finance platform with a series of updates that introduce new trading, automation and infrastructure features. The latest developments...
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Liquidium Adds Withdrawal Address Whitelisting for Bitcoin-Backed Loans

Liquidium has introduced a new feature that allows users to whitelist withdrawal addresses, offering a simpler way to manage transfers after borrowing against Bitcoin...
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Internet Computer Node Provider Rewards Cross One Million ICP Per Month

Monthly rewards paid to node providers on the Internet Computer network have passed one million ICP for the first time, according to figures from...